well what is the purpose of them? tell me. listen i like old school too but FFS lets keep it real. A certain "expert" here always rants on about AJ like heīs Brainwashed. what is the purpose of them? explain to me what you will get from them that you canīt do with other SAFER methods. Look at the anatomy of the shoulder and biceps, tell me then if this is a safe productive exercise. not saying i am better than anyone here but i worked with people who were very qualified and went to University and studied MODERN methods and physiotherapy...if i showed this to a senior in the place i worked they would have thrown me out!! believe me i listened and learned from these people and it was a very humbling experience for me...the boss was a woman who also competed when she was young. If AJ said stand on your head would you do it?? AJ was a shrewd business man and sold "HIS" machines very well. Learn yes from people like him use whatīs good and discard the dangerous methods...use YOUR own brain...this is 2013 and not 1966

well what is the purpose of them? tell me. listen i like old school too but FFS lets keep it real. A certain "expert" here always rants on about AJ like heīs Brainwashed. what is the purpose of them? explain to me what you will get from them that you canīt do with other SAFER methods. Look at the anatomy of the shoulder and biceps, tell me then if this is a safe productive exercise. not saying i am better than anyone here but i worked with people who were very qualified and went to University and studied MODERN methods and physiotherapy...if i showed this to a senior in the place i worked they would have thrown me out!! believe me i listened and learned from these people and it was a very humbling experience for me...the boss was a woman who also competed when she was young. If AJ said stand on your head would you do it?? AJ was a shrewd business man and sold "HIS" machines very well. Learn yes from people like him use whatīs good and discard the dangerous methods...use YOUR own brain...this is 2013 and not 1966

calm down brother, i'm just trolling lol

in fact, 90% of the posts i make on this site are troll posts

but here is one statement that isn't trolling... one CAN NOT get bigger muscles without increasing their training loads

as far as 1-arm chins go, i don't know and i don't have an opinion on them coz i've never done them, i was just curious that's all

Agreed. But the dude is strong. Looks natural. JPM's suggestion may have value for some lifters... I have started adding negative chins to my last set (underhand to sternum). No dramatic strength increase yet but it's only been 4 weeks or so.

Agreed. But the dude is strong. Looks natural. JPM's suggestion may have value for some lifters... I have started adding negative chins to my last set (underhand to sternum). No dramatic strength increase yet but it's only been 4 weeks or so.

It is possible for most people to do a one arm chin (at least one) if training for it. Problem is that this movement can be a ego buster. And because you will usually fail at first. Just like any other lift, it should be approached with serious intent , with a planned workout scheme. If your greatly overweight, and not that well trained,than the one arm version may not be for you. The average well muscled and strong BB'er should have no problem learning his movement. You can't get good at anything unless you try it. You might even surprise yourself.

Try doing normal chins, at first, in a chinning workout. Than switch to the negative portion (should be warmup'ed enough)this is where the confidence can increase along with the muscle impulse action/reactions. The Rest/Pause system works well here, giving 12 to 15 seconds between negative attempts. Or alternate each arm, with that 12-15 pause between. Or find a way that suits you the best. Should become stronger each workout.

I have maxed at 3 reps one arm chins, at around 235-240 bwt. In college, at 275-280 (football bwt), I did the normal two hand chin with an extra 120 strapped on, counting the chain and harness (if I remember correctly). My chinning efforts, either one or two hand, are like the guy in the video. Giving a slight break, at the elbow, so never from a dead hang start. Any of these chins are not "all that", just something I, and others, have done. At present, my two hand chin has improved very well, at a lower bwt, since college.Art Jones mfc makes quite a bit of medical and rehab equipment, more than just BB'ing stuff. Ever go to a rehab/VA center, there are devices that most have never heard. From Art Jones, among others.

Not sure why some get their kilts in a knot and over react to the positive/negative one arm chin. It's just another lift, that most strongmen like doing. Good Luck.

Want to mention isometric holds as another part of the training plan to improve any version of chins. Anywhere for 10 to 20 seconds, usually from the top, middle and near bottom positions. Usually one set each.

Some will hold the wrist with the free hand when working on one arm chins, gaining a bit of confidence this way. After awhile the free arm should be held behind the small of the back or (usually) holding some extra weight for the chin.

Rope climbing (legs held 90 degrees out) is another exceptional exercise that most BB'ers never do. Somewhat akin to the one arm pull, hits the grip as well as all the other muscle groups in assisting in the chin (1 or 2 arm). Abs strongly too. One arm overhead cable pulls can also be thrown into the mix, from time to time.

Common injuries may be encountered in any exercise. Let caution, a good warmup and common sense be your guide. BB'ers lift abnormal amounts of weight, compared to the common man, That's what sets them apart and above most other average folks...the will to succeed, improve and better ones self. If having a unfounded fear of a exercise, than don't do it. Or just assume the fetal position and stay away from all forms of physical activity...your choice. Good Luck

Still working on regular chins now, but eventually would love to be able to do 1 armed versions. I agree with what Jones said, in fact my best biceps growth came from regular chin ups not curls. So I assume that once having the strength to do 1 armed, they'll be pretty big. Thing is, most people treat this exercise (and others too) as an ego lift, just trying to see how many reps or how much weight they can lift without really caring about muscle stress, when the most important thing is to put the most tension on the muscles as possible while doing it.

Also, don't listen to Donny here, he is just biased against 1 armed chins for some strange reason. Maybe it has something to do with his little argument with jpm in another thread or cause he is old and injury prone.

Fact is, you can injure yourself with ANY exercise. That is why its common sense to always use good form, leave the ego at home and only do the 1 arm chins when you're strong enough for them. You wouldn't go into the gym and squat say 315 when your strength can only allow you to get 225 up for say 8 reps, would you? Common sense.

Still working on regular chins now, but eventually would love to be able to do 1 armed versions. I agree with what Jones said, in fact my best biceps growth came from regular chin ups not curls. So I assume that once having the strength to do 1 armed, they'll be pretty big. Thing is, most people treat this exercise (and others too) as an ego lift, just trying to see how many reps or how much weight they can lift without really caring about muscle stress, when the most important thing is to put the most tension on the muscles as possible while doing it.

Also, don't listen to Donny here, he is just biased against 1 armed chins for some strange reason. Maybe it has something to do with his little argument with jpm in another thread or cause he is old and injury prone.

Fact is, you can injure yourself with ANY exercise. That is why its common sense to always use good form, leave the ego at home and only do the 1 arm chins when you're strong enough for them. You wouldn't go into the gym and squat say 315 when your strength can only allow you to get 225 up for say 8 reps, would you? Common sense.

why listen to you? I am pointing out the risks of an exercise that really has no real value. Ask any bodybuilder who has had a serious Bicep or shoulder tear if it effected their training..Dorian Yates for example. Seems a high risk for no real value.